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by dirtlover

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I am building a computer and have a 60 GIG Maxtor HD Model D740X-6L, a 1.8 GHZ Athalon XP on an ECS K7S5A Motherboard with a SiS 735 Chipset, with 256 MB DDR RAM. When I try to install Win XP the CD-ROM seems to speed up then shut off over and over, and when I take out the CD it is very hot. Also when I try to install Win XP and it starts to format the HD I get a blue error screen saying, " Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. Check for bios updates, and last STOP: 0x000000D1 (0x8E8DO875, 0x00000002, 0x00000000, 0xF98F9FAF) USB port System Address F98F9FAF bus at F98F3000, DATE STAMP 3B72868B. I am wondering if it could be a compadability issue, or if i need to changet the BIOSsettings. Also I cannot find out if it is an AIM or AWARD BIOS.

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by dmiles

It may be a compatibility issue with the speed of the USB port and system not matching up,so the CD-ROMis spinning to fast for the system.
Un-install all hardware devices and try loading XP with only the memory and video card installed
If setup completes then add the hardware one at a time,now go to manufacturers web site and check for bios updates.

by dirtlover

I have nothing on the computer its a blank HD and I have to have the CD-ROM installed to put windows XP on. As far as the speeds go i can have 100/100 100/133 133/133 how do i find out what the CD-ROM speed is?

by cail

You need to update the system Bios and also make sure the memory you have is compatible with the mother board. The cd being hot is normal but you can add a fan to the inside of the system. Xp is very sensible about memory, blue screen of deaths are memory issues.

by dirtlover

I tried updating the BIOS and the system froze at the checking NVRAM screen. Also the MB, CPU, RAM, all came in a package tested and approved for compabability.

by dmiles

First check the cd that came with your motherboard and install the drivers from the cd,you should be able to ref the motherboard to see this info,and finding bios manufacturer

Has the drive been formatted and partitioned or is XP being used to format the entire drive and also is this the upgrade to win xp

Using a windows 98 startup disk, Insert in floppy and boot computer and choose to run setup with cd-rom support,if this is a compatibility issue,use another computer to check the Compatibility list located on the web.

Also make sure that you have all your connectors secure on the hardware

by incognit0

If the system froze when you tried to update the bios, and considering your other problems, sounds like you were sent a bad motherboard.

If you got the bios update, then you know the website of the manufacturer. They should have a FAQ you should check out first though.

One other thing. I've ran into licensed copies not of Office 2000 that as far as I can tell weren't burned by Microsoft. Some CD-Rom drives worked fine with them, but some do the same thing that your WinXP is doing. Try booting from a DOS disk to see if you can copy the CD contents to your drive. If you can't, try to copy the contents of other CD's to your drive.

by incognit0

Last paragraph, second sentence should read:
I've ren into licensed copies of Office 2000 that...

by mdelyea

Athlon processors are famous for overheating. They use a higher voltage then P4. Stick the largest cooler you can get your hands on onto the CPU. Also you should have an extra fan mounted in the front of the case to blow cool air into the case. And keep the case closed because air flow won't be correct otherwise.

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